Hot Dog Casserole

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 70 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
When our children were small and I was busy trying to get done all those extra things that are part of a mom's normal schedule, I would make this quick hot dog casserole. Kids love it! —JoAnn Gunio, Franklin, North Carolina

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 5 medium red potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 package (1 pound) hot dogs, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Chopped green onions, optional

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
  2. In a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer with a third of the potatoes, half the hot dogs and half the onion. Repeat layers. Top with remaining potatoes. Pour white sauce over all.
  3. Bake, covered, for 1 hour. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes longer. If desired, garnish with green onions.

Hot Dog Casserole Tips

How do you store hot dog casserole?

Like other casserole recipes, you can store this hot dog casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three to four days. We don't recommend freezing this casserole recipe, so make sure you eat it up! Here's how long other leftovers last.

What can you serve with hot dog casserole?

Hot dog casserole pairs well with a side salad and biscuits or cornbread.

What are some variations of this hot dog casserole?

To switch things up, try swapping the cheddar cheese for American or Velveeta cheese. Or, swap the red potatoes for tater tots. You could also add baked beans to this casserole, too.

—Christina Herbst, Taste of Home Assistant Digital Editor

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 330 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 967mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.